Mackerel vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mackerel and Horse meat
- Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Magnesium, however, Horse meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 368% higher.
- Mackerel has 81 times more Sodium than Horse meat. While Mackerel has 4450mg of Sodium, Horse meat has only 55mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +443.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +279.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +314.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +632.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.8% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +292.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +630.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 305kcal | 175kcal |
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| Protein | 18.5g | 28.14g |
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| Fats | 25.1g | 6.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 68mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 66mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 520mg | 379mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 5.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 254mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 4450mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 73.4µg | 13.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 4.84mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 3.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Choline | 101.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.148g | 1.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.32g | 2.12g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.85g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.349mg |
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| Threonine | 1.262mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.334mg |
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| Leucine | 2.232mg |
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| Lysine | 2.398mg |
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| Methionine | 0.623mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg |
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| Valine | 1.458mg |
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| Histidine | 1.081mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.248g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.